The Chinese Filmography : The 2485 Feature Films Produced by Studios in the People's Republic of China from 1949 Through 1995 Book

This comprehensive reference work provides filmographic data on 2,485 Chinese features released since the formation of the People's Republic of China. The films reflect the shifting dynamics of the Chinese film industry, from sweeping epics to unabashedly political docudramas, although straight documentaries are excluded from the current work. Entries include the title in English, the Chinese title (in Pinyin romanization, each syllable noted separately), year of release, studio, technical information (e.g., black and white or color, letterboxed or widescreen), length, technical credits literary source (when applicable), cast, plot summary, and awards won.